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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 270.33 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 270.33 and 169.39 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 270.33 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/270.33 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 270.33 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 45,791.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,791.75/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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